Equipment Operator

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Equipment Operator

Salary
$48, $62,192.32

Department
Public Works

Opening Date
12/11/2025

Closing Date
12/29/2025 12:00 a.m.

FLSA STATUS:
Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP:
Just cause subject to probationary period

CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME:
Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is currently 8:00 a.m.

General Summary
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, maintains, rehabs, repairs, inspects and monitors county drains, retention basins, storm drain grates and public grounds at multiple locations throughout Macomb County.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Operates front end loaders, backhoes, tractors, bulldozers, sked-steer loaders, excavators, grass cutting machines and equipment, woodchippers, dump trucks, pick-up trucks, winches, utility trailers, chain saws, trenchers, fork lifts and related drain maintenance equipment.

Cleans, dredges, maintains, rehabs, repairs, inspects and monitors county drains and retention basins.

Cleans, maintains, repairs and monitors drain grates.

Performs snow removal and grounds maintenance at Public Works Buildings.

Responds to emergency conditions at drains and pump stations during storm events and pollution spills.

Removes trees and brush on County drains.

Cleans and maintains landscaping and maintenance equipment, trucks, winches and related drain maintenance equipment.

Responds to incoming calls regarding complaints and service requests.

Prepares operational reports and maintains related records.

Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Required Education and Experience

• Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test (GED)

Preferred Education And Experience

• Previous experience in operating construction equipment

Required Licenses Or Certifications

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license, and an operable, insured automobile for authorized departmental travel

Knowledge Of
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

• Operation and maintenance of storm water equipment
• Sampling and testing procedures
• Personal computer capabilities, operations and applications related to Desktop Operating Systems, MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), E-mail products and Web development products

Skill In

• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated decision-making ability and problem solving skills

Ability To

• Work independently and meet deadlines with limited supervision
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other professionals and agencies of the public
• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
• Speak and understand a language other than English is preferred
• Initiate, coordinate, and implement policies, procedures, and programs to meet agency goals and objectives
• Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy
• Work in an environment which embraces the County's Dignity Campaign

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS
The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
N/S
=Never/Seldom
O
=Occasionally
F/C
= Frequently/Continuously

Work Environment
Office or similar indoor environment:
O
Outdoor environment:
F/C
Street environment (near moving traffic):
F/C
Construction site:
F/C
Confined space:
O
Exposures
Individuals who are hostile or irate:
N/S
Individuals with known violent backgrounds:
N/S
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees):
O
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees):
O
Communicable diseases:
N/S
Moving mechanical parts:
O
Fumes or airborne particles:
O
Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste:
O
Loud noises (85+ decibels):
O
Blood Borne Pathogens:
N/S
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
N/S
=Never/Seldom
O
=Occasionally
F/C
= Frequently/Continuously

Demand
Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground:
F/C
Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist):
F/C
Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms:
O
Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces:
O
Digging:
O
Driving on sealed and unsealed roads:
F/C
Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands:
O
Kneeling to work at low levels:
O
Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing):
F/C
Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another: More than 34 pounds:
O
Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body:
O
Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended):
O
Sitting in a seated position during the task performance:
F/C
Standing in an upright position without movement:
F/C
Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces:
F/C
Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces:
N/S
General Requirements And Disclaimers
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties of personnel so classified.

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State's Emergency Management Act and the County's Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by these statutes.

Be physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 411 bargaining unit represents this position. Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process.